
Nikita
She murders. So she can live.
Directed by Luc Besson
Produced by Gaumont, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
A stylish, morally ambiguous thriller about a woman caught between her violent past and a dangerous double life, driven by action and the tension of hidden identity.
A beautiful felon, sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a policeman, is given a second chance – as a secret political assassin controlled by the government.
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Is Nikita violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Nikita scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Nikita easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Nikita sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Nikita end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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